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Josh Williams has opted against heading to the infield care center for now and is instead watching from atop the pit box as Ty Dillon pilots the No. 11 car.
Daniel Suarez on the call from Katherine Legge and his feelings about the accident and some of what he said about the NASCAR approval process.
Stuck in a Box? 🤯
Bubba Wallace opens up about the challenge of staying neutral in a world that constantly pushes things into red or blue. Through it all, he’s found his own sense of peace—both on and off the track. 🏁✌️
How NASCAR Sets the Qualifying Order: Full Metric Breakdown
NASCAR determines the qualifying order using a metric formula based on a combination of recent performance factors. The breakdown includes:
Previous Race Finish (50%) – The driver’s final position in the most recent race.
Owner Points Standings (35%) – The car owner’s ranking in the current season’s points standings.
Fastest Lap from Previous Race (15%) – The driver’s fastest lap time from the last race.
This formula helps establish a fair and competitive qualifying order by considering both recent results and overall season performance.